Construction Engineering

Overview:

The Construction Engineering program at Texas Tech University offers a unique opportunity for students to pursue a career in a rapidly growing field. With the construction industry predicted to experience an average growth rate of 3.6% per annum until 2030, surpassing both manufacturing and service sectors, there has never been a better time to enter the field of construction engineering.

Our program stands out as one of the only 21 ABET accredited programs in construction engineering nationwide. What sets us apart is our distinct focus on both engineering fundamentals and applied construction management. We aim to remain at the forefront of technological advancements in construction by introducing innovative courses such as virtual design and construction, building information modeling, and more.
Our ultimate goal is to produce industry-ready graduates who can seamlessly integrate into the construction workforce. Our students are highly sought after, boasting a continuous employment rate of 100%. They participate in regional and nationwide student competitions, consistently achieving top rankings.

Furthermore, our department is home to highly qualified faculty members who conduct cutting-edge research on issues of national importance. For example, Dr. Nejat leads a Center of Excellence in Climate Resilient and Equitable Housing (CECREH), funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, focusing on community resilience and disaster recovery. Dr. Ghebrab specializes in construction materials and their application to various industries. He is currently working towards recycling wind turbine blades to asphalt. Dr. Deng is an expert in robotics and sensors for construction and the built environment.
With such expertise among our faculty, students have a wide range of research opportunities available to them at both undergraduate and graduate levels, allowing them to pursue projects aligned with their passions and interests.”

Research:

Utilizing NASA nighttime satellite photos to examine the pattern of power outages in Harris County (Nejat et al., 2022).

Research

Dr. Ali Nejat, an associate professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering is taking lead in the HUD research Center of Excellence
The project, funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD,  will focus on helping local, state and federal agencies anticipate and address post-disaster needs.  the $3.2 million grant brings Texas Tech together with Texas A&M University at Galveston, Texas Southern University, Stony Brook University, the University of Kansas and the University of Waterloo to establish the Center of Excellence  in Climate Resilient Equitable Housing (CECREH).  CECREH  joins the other two Centers of Excellence nationwide previously funded by HUD  to conduct housing and committee development research through innovative approaches and to underserved  communities, with HUD  making funds available to Hispanic Service Institutions. Read More.

Nejat

Mechanochemical recycling of decommissioned wind turbine blades to asphalt.

Research

Dr. Ghebrab along with other team members won an award for developing innovative methods to recycle decommissioned wind turbines. The $75,000 grant, awarded by the Department of Energy, aims to address the challenge of effectively managing the growing volume of retired turbine blades. The project will focus on developing cost-effective and environmentally sustainable recycling solutions, ultimately contributing to the advancement of renewable energy technology and mitigating environmental impact. Read More.

Ghebrab